Toprak Razgatlioglu’s preparations for his first MotoGP season are in full swing, and he’s starting to make his schedule a reality.
Miguel Oliveira b PramakThe three-time World Superbike champion is likely to have a tough rookie season. After all, he rides a V4 bike that he has never ridden before Yamaha admit they are ’15 years behind’. Growing up.
This did not stop the Turkish rider from having high expectations given his impressive skills in WSBK. Many riders on the grid think that Razgatlioglu will win in Pramak In the year In 2026 and he can fight in front of the field.
However, during pre-season testing, Yamaha suffered engine problems at Sepang, forcing them to withdraw from the second day of testing.
There was also the issue of the new signing’s seating position. Yamaha removed Razgatlioglu’s rear wings Complying with MotoGP’s height restrictions has proved difficult for the 29-year-old to adapt to.
Torak Razgatlioglu told Manuel Pucketti that he needs more time to understand the Yamaha V4.
Paolo Pavesio says Razgatlioglu’s honeymoon period is over. Just starting to understand what MotoGP is like. He was not very happy after Sepang, he even said that his motivation had hit him.
Razgatlioglu’s Former Kawasaki boss Manuel Puccitti spoke to him. GPON About his struggles in MotoGP. He expressed concern about the expectations surrounding the Pramak rider.
“I’m a bit worried about the over-expectations, all the hype scares me, it’s been pushed so much by the media, although I understand the enthusiasm.
“In some ways it’s normal but it takes time: different bike, different tires, carbon brakes. Let’s give him at least six months to adapt. Then he can express his full potential. At first I think he will work more or less like Niccolò Bulega.”
Razgatlioglu spoke to Puketi after the Sepang test. Asked what’s up, he said: “He needs time to understand how to get the best out of this bike. He’s in the learning phase and we need to give him the time he needs. Once he understands everything, he’ll start to show his true potential.”
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What can Toprak Razgatlioglu realistically achieve in 2026?
With the Yamaha’s V4 engine so far behind the rest of the field, it’s hard to see Razgatlioglu living up to many people’s expectations of him at this stage.
says Livio Suppo. Razgatlioglu said it would be ‘impossible’ to be competitive. Directly from WSBK. It needs time to get used to the V4 and gradually move up.
Razgatlioglu thinks former WSBK rival Bulega ‘will be much better’ Rather than him in MotoGP, as his ‘correct riding style’ is more suited to the category. The Italian finished P15 at Portimao and Valencia last season for Marc Marquez at Ducati.
Around this range may be Razgatlioglu’s first finish in Thailand, and indeed where he will stop for a few open races. As Yamaha continues to develop the V4, it is sure to make steady progress in 2026.
